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August 31, 2004 (Tuesday)
After
It's much better and bigger than yesterday with head-high to slightly overhead but inconsistent with lowering tide.
Posted at 8:57 AM
Before
Here i go.
Posted at 6:32 AM
August 30, 2004 (Monday)
Eating But Still Starving
Surfing this morning was like being famished and having to eat tiny tacos at the rate of one every half hour. Sorely inadequate. And you surely not only wanted to but actually did try to steal everyone else's rations.
And where's that swell YOU said was coming or already making its appearance? Don't tell me we have yet another no-show or almost-ran.
Posted at 10:26 PM
After
Small and inconsistent. It's being influenced by the low tide right now, for sure, which means the swell is not hitting yet. What we're getting are just the precursors.
Posted at 8:40 AM
Before
Headed to the beach momentarily.
Posted at 6:08 AM
What Day Is It?
Up "incredibly" early for a dawn session. It's my only opportunity to go surfing because I'm working all day starting at 8:45. Yesterday got much better in the late afternoon. I hope it came up overnight.
Posted at 5:28 AM
August 29, 2004 (Sunday)
After
There's a new swell, but it's inconsistent.
Posted at 5:34 PM
Before
Headed to the beach soon.
Posted at 12:50 PM
No Title Is Still A Title
Just spoke to my friend, and he said it was fun this morning at first, about 1-3, with good conditions and that eventually the sets died. There was definitely something showing yesterday, and I'm hoping for decent stuff this afternoon.
Tomorrow I'm working with that same friend as a video production assistant on a job for an out-of-town television show. We'll be shooting at various locations. Same thing on Tuesday. It's a day gig that will probably require long hours, so if I want to surf on those days I'll have to go in the early morning and only for a brief session. I'm bummed because, as you know, I surf everyday for several hours and missing even once makes me feel like I'm really losing out -- especially if there's a swell, as there's supposed to be.
Posted at 12:29 PM
August 28, 2004 (Saturday)
After
There's some new southern energy, seems like the forerunners of a groundswell. It's bigger than yesterday. More than simply tidal surge. Some inconsistent head-high sets. Weak and mushy form, though.
Posted at 3:40 PM
August Winding Down
Gonna be small today. I'm expecting sloppy, ankle-snapping mushburgers until, hopefully, a fresh south arrives Monday/Tuesday. Got a bunch of new team rider shots to edit and then post on the Sadoy site, so perhaps I'll work on that this weekend.
Posted at 10:31 AM
August 27, 2004 (Friday)
After
It's crappola: very small and moderately windy.
Posted at 2:08 PM
Before
On my way...
Posted at 11:11 AM
TGIF
I'm expecting it to be junk today in Town. Spoke to Nelson last night. He said he got some pretty good waves during this week's NW swell. He did V-land the other day, and scored good Haleiwa one evening at the start.
As for me...I dunno, I'm hoping there'll still be more southern energy coming. After all, we have until October. I'm feeling so lazy. Living minutes from the beach makes it difficult to get motivated to drive out to Country even though the waves are so much better out there. But I hereby resolve to be more committed than I was last season to surfing Country/Wesside this winter.
Posted at 9:48 AM
August 26, 2004 (Thursday)
After
Small and crappy.
Posted at 2:46 PM
Before
On my way soon.
Posted at 11:42 AM
August 25, 2004 (Wednesday)
After, Again
Just got back from my second session. It's better now than it was earlier. I was surprised. Much improved form and some overhead sets.
Posted at 3:50 PM
After
It's inconsistent and windy. The high tide is making it worse. Still some very-occasional head-high ones, though.
Posted at 11:28 AM
"Early"
Looking at JB's shots of yesterday, it seems Country was going off. It looks real fun. Well, at least much better than the crap we had in Town. Yesterday was a bummer for me because I had high expectations (but not unreasonably so).
My son is leaving today. This morning we're going for a last session together, and then I'll drive him to the airport. After that I'll go back in the afternoon for another go out before work.
Posted at 7:47 AM
August 24, 2004 (Tuesday)
After
It really dropped from yesterday. I was expecting much better and was extremely disappointed.
Posted at 6:24 PM
Before
On my way soon.
Posted at 11:33 AM
I Want More
Yesterday was fun. It was inconsistent, but when they came in it was about as good as it gets at my usual spot. Juicy, solid, overhead bowls with long walls all the way across and in. And it was empty--barely anyone out. That is, initially. As the session progressed, it worsened and more people came out. Nonetheless, it was still rippable and I was catching a lot of waves.
Update: BTW, yesterday in the water my friend said he heard Country was junk--only V-land was good. This, of course, is pure hearsay (def.: hearsay. An out-of-court statement made by someone other than the witness currently testifying offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.).
Posted at 9:08 AM
August 23, 2004 (Monday)
Post-surfum
Pretty good in Town at around noon. About 2-3 with 4s. Good conditions and form.
Posted at 6:14 PM
Before
Headed to the beach soon.
Posted at 11:09 AM
Back To School
Today marks the beginning of the new semester for many, and now all miscreants should be securely ensconced in their learning boxes this morning.
Yesterday was much bigger than the previous day. The difference was obvious. Is the source of the fresh pulse tropical storm Estelle? If so, why the westerly angle?
And what of today? I'm thinking there's going to be bigger stuff. And it won't be crowded. There are waves on all shores (Country, Wesside, east), so there are a lot of choices for everyone. Please don't go where I'm going, okay?
Posted at 10:43 AM
August 22, 2004 (Sunday)
After
Definite signs of significant new energy with pronounced westerly component. Translation: get some waves coming from over there. Prediction: size-able surf tomorrow.
Posted at 10:21 PM
Before
On my way soon.
Posted at 10:59 AM
Pre-something
Seems it's smaller today.
Posted at 10:32 AM
August 21, 2004 (Saturday)
After, Part 1
It's small. Crowded. Crappy.
Posted at 2:10 PM
Before
Indications are that it's bigger. On my way soon.
Posted at 11:32 AM
August 20, 2004 (Friday)
Interstitial
Definite groundswell hitting, 1-2 with 3s and maybe bigger. Inconsistent. Windy.
Posted at 1:03 PM
Before
Off to the beach.
Posted at 10:25 AM
Preliminary
Indications that today showing slight increase.
Posted at 9:11 AM
August 19, 2004 (Thursday)
After
Bigger than yesterday.
Posted at 4:34 PM
Before
Out the door for session #1.
Posted at 10:59 AM
Mornin'
Reports indicating small stuff. It was so-so yesterday. And it was another hot one.
My friend was out at DH yesterday morning with his friend and S. Garcia. His friend knows SG. Said they were gong to hit it again today in the morning.
Posted at 9:39 AM
Early Morning After
There were some fun ones coming in during my second session yesterday. All I could do was watch, though. For sure by next-week Monday all students will be where they belong, which is in the classroom.
Posted at 1:31 AM
August 18, 2004 (Wednesday)
Middle
Just like yesterday, only smaller.
Posted at 1:54 PM
Before
On my way . . .
Posted at 11:04 AM
Burnt
I am fried from yesterday. I was in the water a total of 5.5 hrs. Reports this morning are indicating there's still something but that it's small.
Posted at 9:25 AM
August 17, 2004 (Tuesday)
After
There's a new swell, I guess. Inconsistent and mushy. Crowded--kooks were everywhere. The sun was intense, and I felt like I was roasting in the water.
Posted at 8:56 PM
Before
Off to the beach soon.
Posted at 11:06 AM
Up Early
Got some things to do this morning, so I'm up sooner than usual. Chores, errands, but no people to see--just stuff.
Reports this morning are saying it's small. Yesterday in the water, someone told me we're supposed to be getting a south bump today. Ha, ha.
Speaking of yesterday, it was okay when I first got out (definitely bigger than the previous day--seemed like some new energy), and then it just turned to crap. I was told that it was good earlier in the morning. And today was crowded. Why? The schools are back in session, and it was a Monday and everyone's working, etc., and I was really surprised so many people were out. Why don't they get an education or a job (preferably both)? Ha, ha.
My son had fun today. Probably the best day for him since the previous Wednesday. It wasn't consistent or good-sized, just that he had some nice, long rides. As we paddled in, he was smiling and said he was satisfied. That made me happy.
Posted at 7:55 AM
August 16, 2004 (Monday)
Before
Headed to the beach soon.
Posted at 11:54 AM
Monday, Monday
Reports are indicating there's still some stuff lingering. Yesterday was small and extremely weak. For my first session, I had to paddle down to an adjacent spot because the waves were just too gutless at my usual place. Then with my son for my second session, it was okay but kinda inconsistent and packed with beginners on longboards (it was dangerous--my son was almost taken out by a kook). I'm off from work today and will be able to relax and surf as long as I want--there'll be no need to rush around and stress about time.
Posted at 9:04 AM
August 15, 2004 (Sunday)
On My Way
Headed to the beach soon.
Posted at 12:02 PM
Day Of Relaxation
Wasn't able to post again yesterday after my session. Been really rushing around (and stressed out) as I go from the beach to home to the beach and then to work.
It was slightly bigger than the previous day, at least for the initial part of the session. As the tide got higher, though, the sets became less frequent. And it was crowded.
Today is smaller? That's what "they" are saying.
It is so-o nice to finally be off from work. It's going to be an easy and fun day. Surf twice, swim at the pool, then dinner/movie.
Posted at 11:48 AM
August 14, 2004 (Saturday)
Before
Heading to the beach soon . . .
Posted at 12:12 PM
No Title
Wasn't able to post yesterday before going to work. Did a double again: first myself and then with my son. Got home late and was tardy to work too. Anyway, it was smaller. There were some fun ones, but it was windy and messy. Some of the reports are saying it's slightly bigger today. We'll see.
Posted at 11:27 AM
August 13, 2004 (Friday)
Before
On my way . . .
Posted at 10:37 AM
Good Morning
Couldn't post yesterday after my session because I was really pressed for time. It wasn't as good as my friend said it was when he called with his report. He's an experienced surfer and he knows what he's talking about, so it probably did look good when he was checking it, or at least from his vantage point. It wasn't bigger than the previous day; it was cleaner at first, but the wind eventually got on it and the form worsened slightly. Still, there were some fun ones. Did a double session: once alone and then again with my son, and will do the same today. Think it's declining and today will be smaller.
Posted at 9:37 AM
August 12, 2004 (Thursday)
Good?
Gonna be heading out soon. Just got a call from my friend. He did a quick check of the DH/Waikiki area and said it looks good--"super fun," "firing"--better than yesterday. Bigger (seems like reinforcement or fresh pulse) and cleaner. It's hot out, and the water is going to feel goooood.
Posted at 10:47 AM
Same Old
Looks like another day of small and sloppy stuff.
Posted at 9:06 AM
August 11, 2004 (Wednesday)
After
Bigger than yesterday. Fun. Still weak and sloppy from the high tide. Windy.
Posted at 4:08 PM
Before
On my way . . .
Posted at 11:31 AM
Let's See
Okay, first off I noticed that the post I pointed to yesterday by Bagus was actually for his session from the day before, Aug. 9, not Aug. 10. This morning, the reports are indicating it's about the same as yesterday. If that's the case, then it's about 1-2 with 3s. I'll be hitting it in a few hours, coming home to get my son, and then heading back with him for another session. Busy. And then it'll be off to work. Wouldn't it be nice to be independently wealthy?
Posted at 8:22 AM
August 10, 2004 (Tuesday)
After
Bigger than yesterday, for sure. There were some overheaders. But the high tide was ruining it. As the tide lowers and the waves begin to feel the reef more, the form will improve. But I wonder if that will have a dwindling effect on the frequency of the sets (because the swell/pulse is weak)? Someone told me it's supposed to be bigger tomorrow.
Posted at 1:51 PM
Before
On the way to the beach . . .
Posted at 11:02 AM
Anything?
Bagus hit it early and says there's ". . . just a hint of that S swell . . . with inconsistent sets." The "others" are saying it's slightly bigger than yesterday. So, it seems the consensus is there's a barely-perceptible improvement.
Posted at 9:06 AM
August 9, 2004 (Monday)
Apologies
Sorry, I totally forgot to post after I got home. I had some chores to do, and I had a project I was working on for Nelson's site and I got so wrapped up in what I was doing.
First, the surf. It was just like yesterday: small and weak. No sign of the new swell. But it's not flat, so . . . I don't know, background stuff? Just the fringes because the main part has missed? Perhaps that's all we're getting?
Second, the thing I was working on for Nelson is a page (that will eventually go up on sadoy.com) that will show video clips of the team riders. For now, it's all Joey. Check it out: team video. I have a bunch of photos, too, that I have to edit, and I'll make those available as soon as I can.
Posted at 10:09 PM
New Bump?
So we're supposed to be getting a smallish south swell today. I'll be heading to the beach soon and will let you know what's going on as soon as I get back.
Posted at 12:05 PM
August 8, 2004 (Sunday)
After
Wow, I had no motivation today. It was small and very weak. There were still some waves though, and that's a good sign. I'd say the biggest were chest-high. Water felt great.
Posted at 4:13 PM
Before
Heading to the beach . . .
Posted at 1:52 PM
Drudgery
Doing some work around the apartment this morning. We're putting up tarps on the roof of the building as a temporary fix for the leaking-ceiling problem. We wanted to do it ASAP because it was supposed to rain again this weekend. (I know today is not ASAP, but we tried.) Also, we had to pull one of my air conditioner units for a minor issue that I won'tt go into because it's mundane. So, Sunday morning is my usual time to completely relax at the end of what is my normal work week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights), but instead I'm having to do this menial stuff that is a bit irritating.
Am feeling good about yesterday's results. Hoping that there are some waves at my usual spot this afternoon. It's hot and muggy outside, and I can't wait to get into the water.
Posted at 12:48 PM
August 7, 2004 (Saturday)
Update, Part 2
Placed last, 6th, in the Open repo heat and was eliminated. Only caught one wave. For the Senior, I finished 2nd. One thing about that: there were only three of us in my first-round heat, so all of us already were advanced to the finals, and the heat was just a formality.
Posted at 3:50 PM
Update
Home between heats. Forgot my watch so decided to grab it and drop off my leash because you don't need it on a day like today. It's small, about waist- to maybe chest-high for the very biggest waves. It's pretty much flat, and every five minutes, or so, a set will come in. The conditions are excellent, though.
I placed 2nd in my first-round Open division heat and have advanced to the Repo, which is going out at approximately 11:00. The waves are so small that anything could've happened, and I don't consider it much of an accomplishment to have made it. I'm also entered in the Senior, with the first heat scheduled for 12:45.
Posted at 10:26 AM
First Event
So this morning is the first contest of the new season. It's at Queen's, and I think it's gonna be small. I remember the previous season's first event that was at Courts. It was ridiculously tiny, pretty much flat, and no one was surfing at any of the other Beach Park breaks. At least Queen's is close to home, about a few minutes. I'm going to ride my bike.
Posted at 8:00 AM
August 6, 2004 (Friday)
So-so
It's down from yesterday, but there's still something (rare head-high). Inconsistent. There's more wind too. Not crowded.
The first event of the season is on for tomorrow at Queen's. Hope it's not flat.
Posted at 3:21 PM
Repeat?
Getting ready to head to the beach. Hope it's decent.
Posted at 12:07 PM
I Want More
Yesterday was one of the best days for me in some time. I had countless good rides. Wonder what today will bring?
Posted at 9:17 AM
August 5, 2004 (Thursday)
After
Super fun. Much better than yesterday. About 1-2 with 3s, perhaps some bigger. Pretty consistent. Long walls. Good angle/direction. Not too crowded. A bit windier but still light (5-15 m.p.h.?). Heard that a popular break nearby was "all-time" for about four hours from late morning to early afternoon.
Posted at 3:58 PM
Before
Heading to the beach . . .
Posted at 12:12 PM
Day After
The reports this morning are saying it's small. I'm really happy the sun is out.
My apartment survived the rain and we had no major damage, just wet carpet and walls. Parts of the ceiling will need to be repaired and re-painted, but that's how it's been for a while as a result of previous storms, and it's definitely a project for another time in the far future (I'm filing it under Low Priority).
In my last post yesterday, I wanted to write more but I was in such a rush to get to work that I didn't have the time. I had a late start and came home just before I usually leave for work. So it was a mad dash to get ready, make a detour to fill gas, and then join the rush-hour traffic on the freeway. Thankfully, traffic was unusually light and fast moving.
Posted at 10:42 AM
August 4, 2004 (Wednesday)
Get
There are waves. Inconsistent, disorganized. Classic, locally-generated storm surf situation. Crowded (packed--everyone was out).
Posted at 4:15 PM
Concerned
Heading out now. But I'm worried about leaving the apartment given the current situation. While I'm gone, will parts of the ceiling break open and allow water to shower down all over my electronic equipment, furniture, personal papers and photos, etc.? Will I come home to find the place drenched? I sure as heck hope not.
Posted at 10:12 AM
Pouring Inside And Out
It rained quite heavily all night and it's still coming down. I got up at 4:00 this morning to use the bathroom only to find the ceiling leaking in several different places. I can't tell you enough what a bummer it is to have to constantly tend to and monitor the situation. Just the previous week, a contractor completed the time-consuming job of working on the entire exterior of the building to seal it against leakage. Apparently, it wasn't enough. Now as I look around my place, I see buckets and containers and towels and rags everywhere; water is dripping and streaming; and I'm a captive to it all.
Posted at 8:13 AM
August 3, 2004 (Tuesday)
Somebody, Somewhere
I wonder if certain Town spots that are properly oriented are catching this east stuff? Based on what I saw earlier, would have to say there were some pretty good sets coming through initially. I wouldn't be surprised if a few places were seeing 4-footers.
Posted at 4:09 PM
After
First 15-20 minutes: consistent 1-2 with occasional 3s. Pronounced east angle. Rippable. Bliss. Then total crap. Someone who had been out since 8:00 told me that it was all a freak surge, and that before I had gotten out it had been just as it had become, which is small and sloppy.
Posted at 3:16 PM
Before
I hope it's windy so that it won'tt be crowded and that there's some east wrap coming in. That'll satisfy me.
Posted at 11:56 AM
Trendy
As of 9:00 this morning, a High Surf Advisory is in place for east shores. Perhaps some wrap into Town? I think it's highly possible. It's been ages since I've checked the NWS/Caldwell page.
Posted at 9:17 AM
August 2, 2004 (Monday)
The Darndest Things
It sounded like I was on a "chemical" when I wrote my last post on Aug. 1, so I edited it. No need to re-read it. Just thought I'd tell you. It's still stupid, just not so much so now.
Posted at 4:53 PM
Some Improvement
Much, much cleaner and with better form than yesterday. Perhaps slightly bigger, about knee- to chest-high, but very inconsistent.
Posted at 3:17 PM
Dreary
Here we go yet again. Another session. Now it's drizzling outside. So it's gonna be tiny, windy, and rainy? Sounds like fun.
Posted at 12:00 PM
Read And Almost Weep
Reports: small.
Posted at 10:26 AM
August 1, 2004 (Sunday)
Post-go
The ultimate-worst. Total crap. Wind-drivel (my new coinage).
Suggestion: don't seriously state as fact events that haven't yet happened, especially those pertaining to processes in nature. Unless, of course, you want to be seen as foolish or naïve. What I'm referring to are postings made on certain surf-report/forecast sites in previous days proclaiming that the waves on the South Shore would be going off this weekend. I mean, you can joke or make predictions, sure, because that's something entirely different. But don't say it's going to occur as if you know it will. Only an idiot would do that.
Posted at 3:22 PM
Pre-go
Getting ready to head out. Reports indicating it's small.
Posted at 1:04 PM